Planning Your Trip

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey
and fifth largest city proper in the world with a population of 12.6
million. Istanbul is also a megacity, as well as the cultural and
financial centre of Turkey. The city covers 39 districts of the Istanbul
province. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the
natural harbour known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the
country. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian
(Anatolia) sides of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in
the world that is situated on two continents.

In its long history, Istanbul has served as
the capital city of the Roman Empire (330-395), the Eastern Roman
(Byzantine) Empire (395-1204 and 1261-1453), the Latin Empire
(1204-1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). The city was chosen as
joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The historic areas of
Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.

Istanbul has two international airports: The
larger one is the Ataturk International Airport located in the YeÅŸilkoy
district on the European side, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) west from
the city center. When it was first built, the airport was situated at
the western edge of the metropolitan area but now lies within the city
bounds. The smaller one is the Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
located in the Kurtkoy district on the Asian side, close to the Istanbul
Park GP Racing Circuit. It is situated approximately 20 kilometres (12
mi) east of the Asian side and 45 kilometres (28 mi) east of the European city center.

Udrive.com.au offers efficient and reliable car hire
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for your convenience. There are many vehicles to choose from online,
including mini, hatch, sedan and station wagon cars, 4WDs, minibuses and
minivans. We welcome clients from all over the world and you are able
to obtain a Turkey car rental quotation through our web site in 27
different currencies and 11 languages.

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Turkey is an exotic country that has
cleverly fused influences from Western and Eastern cultures to create a
unique identity. Impossible to describe in one sentence, it has a wealth
of distinctive experiences for road trip enthusiasts and in recent
years, the government has invested a vast amount of money in improving
road infrastructure and driving conditions.

Two of the main reasons people do not
want to drive in Turkey include bad driving by locals and high petrol
prices however both of these myths can be debunked. While petrol prices
are expensive, there is the option to hire a diesel car and not all
Turkish drivers are impatient or stupid. On the roads of many coastal
resorts, driving is a leisurely pastime for Turks who prefer a slow pace
to admire the scenery, instead of rushing from A to B. Like anywhere in
the world, it is the big major cities like Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara
that should be avoided by newcomers who want to drive in the country.
This leaves thousands of other destinations to choose.

Four Reasons to Pick Turkey for a Driving Holiday

As the former home of many civilizations throughout
history, there are many historical attractions to visit, from the
well-known Roman city of Ephesus to the quirky Sumela monastery in the
Northeast. An entire walking trek has been set up to promote historical
attractions on the Mediterranean coast. It is called the Lycian way
however, thanks to the 2000 kilometre D400 route running along the
route, history enthusiasts can easily visit all major sites within a two
to three week period.

Turkish people are extremely friendly and welcoming to strangers. The most exciting part of a road trip is meeting the locals, trying the regional cuisine and learning about secret places that never appear in the guidebooks.

The Aegean and Mediterranean coast have amazing beach resorts with
scenic views and mystical places such as the hippie influenced valley of
butterflies, the ruins and beaches of Phaselis, the wind surfing resort
of Alacati and the boat building village of Bozburun.

The country provides great amenities for everyone, from families to
couples to groups of friends. In most places, hotels are abundant and
unless you veer off the beaten track, it is certain that you will find
someone who speaks English. Restaurants vary in choice from your five
star luxuries frequented by the rich and famous, to your basic roadside
cafes serving traditional food. Petrol stations also exist on most main
roads and the service is usually impeccable

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